Sheep immunoglobulins and their transmission to the neonatal lamb

Authors: Siegel MJ, Campbell SG, Knowlton BJ
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 25, Issue 12, pp 361-365, Dec 1977
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant, Sheep
Subject Terms: Milk, Immune system/immunology, Mammary gland/udder, Neonatal
Article class: Review Article

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Abstract: In the past decade great strides have been made in clarifying the types of immunoglobulins found in various species of domestic animals. This review summarizes the information presently available on sheep immunoglobulins their classes, quantity and distribution in serum and colostrum. The review also highlights recent studies of fetal immunological competence, presucking lamb serum immunoglobulins, the process by which colostral immunoglobulins are passively transferred to the neonate, and the effects both of colostrum administration and deprivation on the newborn lamb.

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